Winter is here, and so is our yearly struggle with various skincare woes. A little kiss of cold air on our faces and our skin starts to freak out. We’re talking low glow, irritation, general dullness, and skin drier than the Sahara desert. With winter air unleashing absolute havoc on our skin, we could definitely use a glowy infusion.
But DW boo, there are tons of glow-giving skincare ingredients to help you inject hydration back into your skin. If you’re in the same boat, we’re listing down six skin-soothing ingredients for all kinds of winter skin freakouts. Keep scrolling to unlock your winter glow.
For Dryness…
Glycerine Or Hyaluronic Acid
When it comes to hydration, glycerine is the #GOAT ingredient. Much like hyaluronic acid, glycerine works by drawing moisture from the air into the skin and holding it in the outermost layer of the epidermis. And because of its small molecular structure, it penetrates deeper into the skin than hyaluronic acid. All in all, it helps to pull moisture into the skin to keep it supple, plump, and bouncy.
Niacinamide
Meet the skincare ingredient of the moment. Enters niacinamide. It has been raising eyebrows and making waves because of its miraculous properties. From reducing excess sebum and pore appearance to evening-out discolouration – it’s quite the overachiever. Niacinamide is also known to boost ceramide production which is responsible for strengthening the skin barrier as well as moisture retention.
For Irritation And Inflammation…
Cica / Centella Asiatica
Irritation and inflammation might be indicative of the fact that your skin barrier is compromised. This means your skin needs barrier-repairing ingredients such as Cica. Centella Asiatica is an age-old medicinal plant used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicines and is known by various names such as Cica, Tiger Grass, Indian Penny Wort, and Gotu Kola to name a few. The ingredient has wound-healing as well as collagen-boosting properties. It’s known to soothe skin and heal irritation and inflammation. It also provides hard-hitting hydration which helps repair the compromised skin barrier.
Liquorice Root
Liquorice root is another skin-soothing ingredient. It’s chock-full of glycyrrhizin which possesses anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties. This is the reason why you’ll find it in the ingredient list of many hyperpigmentation and acne treatments as it works wonders to treat acne, swelling, and eczema, too.
Dullness & Reduced Plumpness
Ceramides
Ceramides are the unsung hero of the skincare world. ICYDK ceramides are the MVPs of our skin and are responsible for keeping our skin barrier strong. If we think of skin as a brick wall, skin cells are the bricks, and ceramide – the lipids are the mortar. Reduces levels of ceramides in the skin can lead to weekend skin.
Vitamin C & E
An antioxidant serum is an absolute must-have to strengthen and protect your skin during winter. Vitamin C is a great option if you want to brighten up your skin, while vitamin E works exceptionally well if you’re seeking an extra dose of nourishment.
You glow girl!
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